Watersports Courses

Watersports Training Programme

Paddle Start, Discover & Explore Awards

We are passionate about introducing people of all ages and abilities to Paddle sports (SUPs, kayaks, canoes and inflatables) and then developing their skills. As a Paddle UK Discovery Centre we can run these development awards either for you as an individual or as part of a school / private group.

Paddle Safer Award

The Go Paddling Paddle Safer course is designed for anyone new to paddling, or relatively inexperienced to paddling, wanting to gain knowledge and raise their awareness of paddling safely in a sheltered water environment, in or on the craft that they paddle. Typical craft would include kayaks, canoes, stand up paddleboards, sit on tops and inflatables.

Length of course: 2 hours delivery not including breaks

Venue: usually Westbury Sailing Lake or Chippenham Sea Cadets Unit

Age restrictions:  none

Max. group size: 8 per trainer

Min. experience needed: none – but it would be good if you have paddled something before

Cost: £25 a head or for a private course £150 (up to 8 people)

Paddle Safer Syllabus

Paddle UK Paddlesport Safety & Rescue Course (PSRC)

This course is for a pre-requisite for those who wish to move on to their Paddle Sport Instructor Course OR those who wish to gain a good understanding of rescue skills for SUPs, kayaks and canoes.

Length of course: 6 hours delivery not including breaks

Venue: usually Westbury Sailing Lake or Chippenham Sea Cadets Unit

Age restrictions: 14 years and older

Max. group size: 8 per trainer

Min. experience needed: Old ‘2 star’ or Paddle Explore award

Cost: £90 a head or for a private course (up to 8 people) £400

PSRC Syllabus